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Oclef Daily: EP58 - Music testing exposes character Mar 09, 2018

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It's all about character. The values and habits that I hope to instill in students are, to me, more important than how well they play a crescendo. But in reality, behaviors and habits are extremely tough to guide only seeing students once or twice a week. That's why parents are so important. And as tests or recitals come, we can really see what students are made of and how they react to pressure and challenges - that's the value of tests for me.

Reach me at julian@oclef.com

Oclef Daily: EP57 - Tricks versus skills Mar 07, 2018

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Alert! Your child or student may not actually know what they're playing. There's a really easy way to check, but without checking it's almost impossible to notice the difference.

Just ask them to start from anywhere. Pick a random spot in the music and if they aren't able to figure out the hand position, note, rhythm and start, there's an issue. Comprehension is usually the biggest problem for beginners and the smarter they are, the more they compensate and the harder it is to catch.

Reach me at julian@oclef.com if you need any help.

Oclef Daily: EP56 - Practicing versus playing Mar 06, 2018

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Every music teacher can spot it. The student who has "practiced" all week by playing their music over and over. What they don't know and their parent doesn't know is that doing that is often worse than not practicing at all. It develops bad habits and there actually isn't any growth. It's like playing a game of pick up basketball or tennis with a friend. It's fine to do, but doing it every day won't help you to improve.

Educate and share this with your parents. Reach me at julian@oclef.com

Oclef Daily: EP55 - Become the music Mar 06, 2018

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Being vulnerable as a performer is so important and helping kids build the confidence to become the music is a huge challenge. But we gotta do it.

Reach me at julian@oclef.com

Oclef Daily: EP54 - Oclef is now down under Mar 03, 2018

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For me, it's the two or three emails/messages I get each week from users or listeners that really means a lot. I recently received a message from one of our listeners in Australia and she convinced me to push the Oclef app to Australia. So as of yesterday, we're available to download down under.

Feel free to reach out julian@oclef.com

Oclef Interviews | EP24: Nahre Sol - The amazing practice video pianist and composer Feb 28, 2018

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I'm such a fan of Nahre. You have to check out Nahre's videos and pages if you aren't already following her online. She has amazing skills as a creative video creator, practicer, and pianist-composer. In the episode, Nahre and I go deep into a conversation on a variety of topics and if you're a piano teacher or parent, this one will be very helpful to you.

You must follow this super talented and hard-working star:

www.facebook.com/practicenotes

Instagram: @nahresol

Web: www.nahresol.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8R8FRt1KcPiR-rtAflXmeg

Oclef Daily: EP53 - Programming repertoire and learning formats Feb 26, 2018

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It's our diet. Music repertoire selection is potentially more important than anything in my view. Selecting the wrong piece may end a student's learning of piano if they're already at the edge. As educators, we have to really take care when selecting pieces for students. What are your strategies? More pieces with lower difficulty or just 3 pieces with high difficulty? Do you allow 2 years for them to learn or do you ask them to finish pieces monthly and weekly?

Reach me at julian@oclef.com

Oclef Daily: EP52 - Reach the emotional center Feb 22, 2018

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There are two brains in everyone and trying to convince the rational brain in students is not the way to go. Make sure the rational brain understands what you want to happen and then drill into the emotional brain so that students dream of greatness and are motivated to succeed.

Oclef Daily: EP51 - How do you do health? Feb 20, 2018

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Just talking with my wife the other day, who had a facial, I'm now learning the importance of sweating. As educators, do you supplement your day with fitness? Do you exercise to help you stay in shape for the 7, 8, 10, 12 hour teaching days in doors and sitting down?

Reach me at julian@oclef.com

Oclef Interviews | EP23: Adriana Linares - Wearing many hats in music Feb 18, 2018

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So excited to share this interview with one of the top influencers in music. Adriana wears many hats and yet she still manages to fulfill all her roles in music. Enjoy!

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